On Wed, 27 Nov 2019 at 04:02, Chuck Guzis via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Other than in very low-level MCUs, I don't see 8 bit micros making a > comeback. And 32/64 bits seems to be the rule for MCUs today.
You might be surprised. E.g. https://rc2014.co.uk/ (selling strongly, I believe) https://www.specnext.com/ (selling umpteen thousands, 2nd kickstarter round sold out long ago) https://www.worldofsam.org/products/zx-uno (less well marketed, but also doing very well) I'm not really into the American machines (Commodore, MSX, etc.) but they too have modern clones that are selling well. I do have one of these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C64_Direct-to-TV This isn't _really_ an 8-bit but it acts like one. I have a PCB and hope to build one up. https://basicengine.org/ Comparable machines: http://geoffg.net/maximite.html http://cb2.qrp.gr/ So, actually, considering how obsolete the tech is, the 8-bit world is in pretty good shape! -- Liam Proven - Profile: https://about.me/liamproven Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk - Google Mail/Hangouts/Plus: lpro...@gmail.com Twitter/Facebook/Flickr: lproven - Skype/LinkedIn: liamproven UK: +44 7939-087884 - ČR (+ WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal): +420 702 829 053